Must be spring: Short skirts and dresses everywhere

Welcome to Star Sightings and Fashion, a blog about the latest celebrity news and style trends. For our first post, we cover spring. As in, spring is right around the corner, judging by all the teeny-tiny, micro-mini skirts, dresses and shorts around. From fashion shows to the red carpet, here’s a photo round-up of the latest trends.

The problem with short shorts is that it sometimes looks like you forgot your pants. Here's Michelle Williams accepting an award for "My Week With Marilyn" at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 25. less

The problem with short shorts is that it sometimes looks like you forgot your pants. Here's Michelle Williams accepting an award for "My Week With Marilyn" at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

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Here's another look at Michelle Williams' outfit, which looks a little inspired by Angus Young of AC/DC.

Here's another look at Michelle Williams' outfit, which looks a little inspired by Angus Young of AC/DC.

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Actress Jamie Chung, of new movie "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," keeps it long on top and short on the bottom (opposite of a mullet?) at the film's premiere on Mar. 5 in Los Angeles.

Actress Jamie Chung, of new movie "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," keeps it long on top and short on the bottom (opposite of a mullet?) at the film's premiere on Mar. 5 in Los Angeles.

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

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Another white blazer over something mini with Kirsten Dunst at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 25 in Santa Monica.

Another white blazer over something mini with Kirsten Dunst at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 25 in Santa Monica.

Photo: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

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Now for a series of white (ecru? blush? beigey?) micro-mini dresses on women with great legs. Here's Rebecca Romijn at the premiere of Tyler Perry's movie "Good Deeds" on Feb. 14 in Los Angeles, California. less

Now for a series of white (ecru? blush? beigey?) micro-mini dresses on women with great legs. Here's Rebecca Romijn at the premiere of Tyler Perry's movie "Good Deeds" on Feb. 14 in Los Angeles, ... more

Now we're back to the whole shorts and overcoat look (for those weird-weather days). Here's Rashida Jones at a party for Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture "Vanities" 20th Anniversary on Feb. 20.

Now we're back to the whole shorts and overcoat look (for those weird-weather days). Here's Rashida Jones at a party for Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture "Vanities" 20th Anniversary on Feb. 20.

Photo: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images

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Another winter-on-top, summer-on-bottom outfit. This is Chinese actress Ni Ni arriving at the Louis Vuitton Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week on Mar. 7.

Another winter-on-top, summer-on-bottom outfit. This is Chinese actress Ni Ni arriving at the Louis Vuitton Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week on Mar. 7.

Photo: Francois Durand / Getty Images

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Mia Wasikowska and Kate Mara, in some matchy minis at the Mar. 7 Miu Miu Paris fashion show, look a little like ...

Mia Wasikowska and Kate Mara, in some matchy minis at the Mar. 7 Miu Miu Paris fashion show, look a little like ...

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

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... the Olsen twins all grown up. (Apologies for the fashion diversion, but I couldn't help myself).

... the Olsen twins all grown up. (Apologies for the fashion diversion, but I couldn't help myself).

Photo: Brenda Chase / Getty Images

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Okay, back to the serious stuff. Cameron Diaz looks lovely at the Valentino Spring/Summer 2012 Haute-Couture show at Paris Fashion Week in January this year.

Okay, back to the serious stuff. Cameron Diaz looks lovely at the Valentino Spring/Summer 2012 Haute-Couture show at Paris Fashion Week in January this year.

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

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Do not attempt this outfit at home unless you look like Jennifer Lopez, who's hanging out with fellow American Idol judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler and host Ryan Seacrest at a finalist party on Mar. 1 in Los Angeles. less

Do not attempt this outfit at home unless you look like Jennifer Lopez, who's hanging out with fellow American Idol judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler and host Ryan Seacrest at a finalist party on Mar. 1 in ... more

Photo: Kevin Winter / Getty Images

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A short print dress. (Zoe Saldana at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 25 in Santa Monica, California.)

A short print dress. (Zoe Saldana at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 25 in Santa Monica, California.)

Photo: Jordan Strauss / Getty Images for Piaget

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An even shorter print dress. (Korean actress Son Eun Seo at an awards show on Feb. 22 in Seoul, South Korea.)

An even shorter print dress. (Korean actress Son Eun Seo at an awards show on Feb. 22 in Seoul, South Korea.)

Photo: Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images

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Best way to walk in a short, body-skimming dress? Holding hands with your boyfriend Jon Hamm. Here's writer and actress Jennifer Westfeldt at the screening of the couple's new movie "Friends With Kids" on Mar. 5 in New York City. less

Best way to walk in a short, body-skimming dress? Holding hands with your boyfriend Jon Hamm. Here's writer and actress Jennifer Westfeldt at the screening of the couple's new movie "Friends With Kids" on Mar. ... more

Photo: Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images

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Best way to lounge in a dress? On your new Hollywood Walk of Fame star, of course. "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman was honored on Mar. 7.

Best way to lounge in a dress? On your new Hollywood Walk of Fame star, of course. "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman was honored on Mar. 7.

Photo: Jason Merritt / Getty Images

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If the shorts are red, pink ankle straps look pretty cute. This is actress Brit Marling (R) and a friend at the Miu Miu Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2012 show at Paris Fashion Week on Mar. 7.

If the shorts are red, pink ankle straps look pretty cute. This is actress Brit Marling (R) and a friend at the Miu Miu Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2012 show at Paris Fashion Week on Mar. 7.

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

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But if the dress is hot pink, a pair of nude booties might be the thing. Here's actress Kathleen Robertson at a party for the Eva Longoria Foundation in Hollywood on Feb. 23 in Hollywood.

But if the dress is hot pink, a pair of nude booties might be the thing. Here's actress Kathleen Robertson at a party for the Eva Longoria Foundation in Hollywood on Feb. 23 in Hollywood.

Photo: Craig Barritt / 2012 Getty Images

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Or you can do these serious shoes, which might actually have more material than the micro-mini singer Selena Gomez is wearing.

Or you can do these serious shoes, which might actually have more material than the micro-mini singer Selena Gomez is wearing.

Photo: Jason Merritt / Getty Images

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Shiny and mini also look good with pointy pumps on actress Alexis Knapp at the premier for 'Project X' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 29.

Shiny and mini also look good with pointy pumps on actress Alexis Knapp at the premier for 'Project X' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 29.

Photo: Jason Merritt / Getty Images

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Actress Nazanin Boniadi keeps it long on top and short on the bottom at Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball at the Radio City Music Hall on Mar. 4.

Actress Nazanin Boniadi keeps it long on top and short on the bottom at Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball at the Radio City Music Hall on Mar. 4.

Photo: Neilson Barnard / 2012 Getty Images

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Actress Tara Reid looks ready for spring at the an art show in Beverly Hills on Feb. 22.

Actress Tara Reid looks ready for spring at the an art show in Beverly Hills on Feb. 22.